11 months ago
One of the most recognized experts on storm prediction in the country spoke in Salina this week. Dr. Chris Broyles from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, joined longtime National Weather Service and KSAL Storm Spotter Henry Diehl for the event. Diehl organized the presentation, which was held on the campus of ...

11 months ago
A new leader will take over at Bethany College in Lindsborg. According to the school, Dr. Laura Crawley will become the 16th president of Bethany College. Dr. Crawley, a distinguished leader in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership, student engagement, and institutional growth. Dr. Crawley joins Bethany College with an impressive career spanning ...

11 months ago
The Saline County Appraiser’s Office has mailed real estate valuation notices for 2025, providing property owners with important information regarding their property values. These valuations reflect the local real estate market as of January 1, 2025. According to the agency, they are committed to ensuring a transparent and fair valuation process for all property owners, so ...

11 months ago
The Smoky Hill Museum is planning a presentation to highlight hidden history. According to the museum, from mayors to mayhem, scoundrels to skeletons and cons to court-martials, this program will offer eye-opening and mind-bending Kansas stories. Adrian Zink will share true tales from his two books, "Hidden History of Kansas" and "Wicked Kansas". He took a deep ...

11 months ago
Two people were arrested in connection to a business theft. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 26th authorities identified the suspect that stole three spools of copper power cables from Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B  N. 9th. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and Tuesday, February 25th. Allegedly, ...

11 months ago
Senate Republicans are pursuing a ballot question to make the Kansas Supreme Court an elected office, dismantling a decades-old merit-based nomination system for justices that voters put in place after a notorious scandal. The move is largely a response to a high court decision establishing the right to terminate a pregnancy and three decades of court-imposed ...

11 months ago
A truck driver from New Jersey was killed in a crash that shut down Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 58-year-old David Bridgeforth from New Jersey was driving a 2018 Hino box truck headed west on I 70.   The truck left the roadway and entered the north ditch. It ...

11 months ago
The highly anticipated Mid America Farm Expo is returning to Salina in March, bringing together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts for three days of cutting-edge innovation, valuable networking, and industry insights. Held annually, the Mid America Farm Expo is celebrating its 60th anniversary and has become a pivotal event for anyone involved in the farming and ...

11 months ago
A brother and sister who's father died in a tragic truck crash will be the focus this Thursday at Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Company in Salina. According to Kyle Elwood, regular sales will pause at noon - so two, 600-pound heifers can be auctioned off to build Carter and Kinley's education fund. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cow-sale-kyle.mp3"][/audio]   Elwood says a ...

11 months ago
A Kansas Catholic priest is one step closer to sainthood. Pope Francis has officially declared Father Emil Kapaun a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Kapaun, who died in a prisoner of war camp while serving as a chaplain in the Korean War. Kapaun, of Pilsen, Kansas, served as a chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 8th ...

11 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after assaulting a child during a pick-up basketball game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th a man assaulted an adolescent aged boy at the playground of Oakdale Elementary on 811 E. Iron. Allegedly, two boys aged 11 and one 12-year old boy were playing basketball with ...